Peugeot 405 Saloon 1.8 GRD Turbo 4d (1991/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap as chips and great value.
Costs
11 miles per litre and cheap spares everywhere!
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On the road
Driving
Great handling, firm ride.
Performance
Ok so its a diesel, but like for like better than my brother's later model Ford TD Mondeo.
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Living with it
Reliability
The usual bits aside, such as cambelt and driveshafts, it was pretty good.
Image
Call me crazy, but I reckon that 405s have real good looks thanks to Pininfarina.
Comfort
Pretty cosy all round, never got backache in the seats with the lumbar supports.
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Security and Service
Security
I had to fit an alarm.
Service
After-sales are useless, unhelpful and smug. I had to write to the UK MD of Peugeot to get any help on problems that the dealer really should have resolved.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Still not really run in on 170,000 miles.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes